London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The Death-rates by Wards calculated on the estimated populations shown are as follows:-
| Ward. | St. James' Street. | High Street. | Hoe Street. | Wood Street. | Hale End. | Higham Hill. | Whole Boro'. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Deaths, 1930 | 239 | 188 | 204 | 158 | 185 | 186 | 1160 |
| Est. Population | 23770 | 19960 | 22550 | 17015 | 17605 | 23900 | 124800 |
| Death-rate, 1930 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| ,, 1929 | 11.9 | 9.3 | 12.8 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 11.6 |
Infant deaths are analysed by causes, ages and wards under the
Maternity and Child Welfare section of the report.